Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J2

Lets examine more closely at the Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon 1 J2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and 1 J2 (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The M11 Monochrome was manufactured 10 years later than the 1 J2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M11 Monochrome scores versus the 1 J2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon 1 J2. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M11 Monochrome provides outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J2 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon 1 J2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M11 Monochrome against the 1 J2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and 1 J2 is 76 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and 1 J2.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M11 Monochrome because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M11 Monochrome will give greater detail due to its extra 50 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M11 Monochrome should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.